Loyola Marymount University is dedicated to the education and development of the whole person, the pursuit of academic excellence, advancement of scholarship, the service of faith, and the promotion of justice. As a Catholic institution, the University takes its fundamental inspiration from the Jesuit and Marymount traditions of its founding religious orders. Loyola Marymount University seeks to foster in each member of its community respect for the dignity of the individual, a devotion to intellectual and spiritual life, an appreciation for diversity, and a thirst for justice in all endeavors. Loyola Marymount University strives to send forth "men and women for others," to lead and to serve.

Students who choose LMU for higher learning receive a world-class education on a campus known for its athletic excellence. The LMU Athletics Department is committed to assisting student-athletes achieve their full potential both academically and athletically.

The Student-Athlete Services staff supports all student-athletes in their academic and personal development. The staff provides guidance to each LMU student-athlete in their transition from high school student to college student-athlete.

Tradition of Excellence

LMU has a proud reputation of academic excellence among its student-athletes. According to the most recent Federal Graduation Rate report that was compiled in the 2012-13 school year (students who entered LMU in fall 2006), LMU Athletics posted a rate of 70 percent for those student-athletes, on Athletics aid, and 77 percent for all student-athletes in the cohort. LMU Athletics also had a Graduation Success Rate of 90 percent for all student-athletes who received Athletics aid (joined team or transferred to LMU, and are part of the same entering cohort). The 2012-13 Academic Progress Rate (APR) report, posted in January 2014, Women's Swimming received a score of 1000 (perfect) in their multi-year assessment. 16 of 18 LMU Varsity teams scored above a 960 multiyear APR. In addition, the NCAA recognized Men's Soccer, Women's Swimming and Women's Track on being in the top 10% of respective programs for the 2012-13 year in APR.

Listed are some examples from the 2013-14 academic year of the academic excellence LMU student-athletes epitomize: